Looking for affordable new digs? You’re in luck. Inventory remains flush for NYC rentals. Here are five cool deals on NYC apartments for $2500. No studios here, either: They all have at least 1 bedroom. And better yet, they’ll land you in great neighborhoods, from Williamsburg up to Morningside Heights. Happy hunting!

Price $2,500
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Carnegie Hill
Borough Manhattan

We start on tree-lined East 95th Street, less than a block from the Central Park reservoir. This spacious and inviting 1-bedroom features high ceilings and bay windows. Don’t miss the kitchen, which is narrow but sports a dishwasher, exposed brick, and a Tudor-style beamed ceiling. The co-op building offers laundry and elevator. Catherine Slotnick at Compass is the listing agent for this NYC apartment for $2500.

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Price $2,500
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood East Harlem
Borough Manhattan

We stay uptown for our next NYC apartment for $2500. At 755 square feet plus a terrace, this 1-bedroom makes for a spacious perch. The kitchen is loaded with high-end finishes and appliances, including a dishwasher. Plus, stay home and stay clean with your own washer and dryer. The doorman building offers a roof deck, fitness center, and parking. Nathaniel Faust and David Palmieri at Corcoran have the listing.

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Price $2,500
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Borough Manhattan

Next we head across town to Morningside Heights. Windows galore let the sun shine into this lovely, south-facing 1-bedroom. The kitchen and bathroom are both newly renovated, and there’s a handy coat closet in the foyer entry. The pet-friendly building has an elevator and a laundry room. David Biton at Stone Crest is the listing agent.

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Price $2,500
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood East Williamsburg
Borough Brooklyn

Our first NYC apartment for $2500 in Brooklyn is this bright 1-bedroom. It’s remodeled and fully loaded! The open kitchen has custom cabinets and stainless appliances, including a dishwasher. There’s also central air, new flooring, and a positively huge bedroom. And the location is super-convenient to the L train at Grand Street. Joel Scharf is the listing agent.

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Price $2,500
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Bushwick
Borough Brooklyn

Bushwick is our last stop. This 2-bedroom loft totally reps the vibrant and funky neighborhood! With super-tall 20-foot ceilings and massive original windows, it’s an artist’s paradise. The converted factory building has laundry, a live-in super, and a shared rooftop. Finally, this NYC apartment for $2500 is offering two months free on a 15-month lease. That brings the net-effective rent down to $2167. Contact Eldert Leasing for more details.

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